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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Registered Nurse RN Care Manager Hospice

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMerriam, KS, USA$72.3k - $134.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English by reading, writing, typing legibly, speaking, and comprehending.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical records and nursing skills appropriate to duties and the employee’s education and certification, within legal and ethical parameters.
  • Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and internet software.
  • Ability to read and interpret physician orders, plan-of-care documents, policies, procedures, and other written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
  • Ability to follow standard infection-control precautions when providing patient care.
  • Ability to complete required orientation and training.
  • Ability to apply InterQual Criteria.
  • Assessment competency and knowledge application for all ages served in the relevant care environments.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to identify discharge options for medically complex patients.
  • Leadership skills; process and outcome data analysis skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize their importance.
  • Customer service skills and ability to work and communicate with people of diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Organizational skills and computer proficiency with Outlook email and electronic medical records.
  • Flexibility in a complex and changing healthcare environment.
  • An Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
  • A Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support/CPR certification, and a driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete all required documentation in the electronic medical records system.
  • Provide comfort and support to family members and caregivers.
  • Participate in on-call rotations for emergency clinical needs after hours.
  • Provide hospice nursing services to patients at home or in nursing facilities.
  • Initiate and coordinate the Plan of Care for an assigned patient caseload.
  • Monitor patient conditions and conduct regular assessments.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about end-stage disease processes, safety issues, and symptom management.
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust care plans.
  • Order necessary resources, including medications, supplies, and medical equipment.
  • Communicate with physicians about symptomatic changes and medication adjustments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work day shifts Monday through Friday, with rotating call and weekend coverage; visits cover the Shawnee Mission area, Johnson County, and Wyandotte County.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
  • Home health and/or acute care nursing experience is preferred.
  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification is preferred.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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